Documents for licensing import of cultural products in Vietnam

Documents for licensing import of cultural products in Vietnam (Internet image)

Article 9 of Decree 32/2012/ND-CP stipulates that individuals, organizations importing cultural products in cases as prescribed in Article 8 of Decree 32/2012/ND-CP shall submit dossiers of application for license directly or by post to state management agencies of culture, sports and tourism in Vietnam.

A dossier of application for license includes (01 set):

• An application for license of individual or organization, clearly stating the kind, content, quantity, origin, use purpose and use scope of cultural products (Application form is promulgated in uniform in whole nation by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism);

• Copyright certificate; contract; translation of the film's content summary; written authorization; certificate or commitment regarding to lawful ownership with respect to relics, antiques;

• Copy of bill of lading or notice of goods delivery (if any).

Note: The state management agency of culture, sports and tourism receiving dossier shall check the dossier's validity, issue a receipt and make an appointment for the permit granting. Individual, organization may receive permit at the head office of the state management agency of culture, sports and tourism or by post. Individual, organization shall supply import cultural products and customs declarations (uncertified copies) for licensing authority’s assessment.

More details can be found in Decree 32/2012/ND-CP, which comes into force from June 1, 2012.

Le Vy

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